Intense volatility was the order of the day in the markets last week, especially in the cryptocurrency market. The equities sector recorded a sharp decline but staged a last-minute rebound. Meanwhile, gold and silver maintained a downward streak amid the intense volatility. In the forex market, the Japanese yen emerged as the best performer last […]
Inflation would be the greatest thing to happen to me. I selfishly want the government to spend as much money as possible. “You can’t print money forever!” everyone is shouting. Yes you can. And they will. They’ve been printing money for decades, and only now it’s making the headlines.The reason I am selfishly supportive of […]
There is a flow of money governments always want to take their cut, and cryptocurrency is no exception. It is so because of a very practical means for tax evasion and criminal activity, since cryptocurrency payments do not need the clearing authorities of the traditional financial system to operate. The goal is to discourage users […]
The US Dollar recorded a notable comeback last week after speculation of a more aggressive Fed tightening policy by market participants intensified on the heels of hawkish statements from Fed policymakers. Reports show that the currencies market is pricing in a 70% chance of the Fed interest rate jumping to 1.50 – 1.75% by the […]
US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has asserted that the cryptocurrency industry needs a new regulatory framework, arguing that it poses a threat to the US financial system and could undermine the nation’s financial institutions. The Fed chair aired his concerns on the cryptocurrency industry yesterday at a panel discussion on digital currencies hosted by […]
The US Federal Reserve has passed a memo prohibiting senior central bankers from investing in cryptocurrency. According to an announcement from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), its members have “unanimously formally adopted comprehensive new rules for the investment and trading activity of senior officials.” The FOMC is a division of the US Federal Reserve […]
Risk-averse Japanese yen and US dollar climbed higher on Tuesday as other risk-sensitive currencies as the New Zealand dollar fell alongside the euro, amid growing concerns over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine and a hastened policy tightening by the Federal Reserve. The Australian dollar climbed briefly following a strong consumer price data release, which […]
The US Federal Reserve recently released a discussion paper on the advantages and disadvantages of launching a potential US central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC). Reports show that this is the first time the US Fed is consulting the general public on whether the digital dollar could benefit the financial system or not. While many countries […]
